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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1966

Page

4

Durable Juvenile Whale Refuses to Die Stirs Debate

Pokey the 13,000 pound whale appeared in Va river habitat after surviving a hail of bullets from poachers. He peacefully rested on a mud bank and, amid a storm, ate afterward. Officials face controversy over humane treatment and future of this newsworthy animal. Area residents urge authorities to manage the sightseer issue and protect the whale’s habitat.

Charles Ch'y Bullantes Billy

China Accepts U S Bid to Invite Scholars as Peking Eyes Thaw

State Department announced broader US policy allowing qualified mainland Chinese scientists and scholars to visit American universities. Officials said several Chinese universities have inquired about invitations, signaling a potential easing after years of closed doors.

Washington China State Department Peking U.S Owever Robert 4. McClosling United States

Blizzard Grips Northern Europe Amid Heavy April Snow

A Siberian-origin blizzard sweeps Northern Europe causing the heaviest April snowfall since 1917 in parts of Germany and record low temperatures in Scandinavia and Britain. London records its coldest April night since records began in 1940, with travel chaos and closed airports.

London Siberia Europe Germany Scandinavia Britain Londo

South Africa Considers Oil Restrictions on Rhodesia

Foreign Secretary Michael Stewart met with South Africa’s ambassador amid crises over Rhodesia. Durban docked tanker Manuumn seeks to defy the oil embargo, while Keira port authorities monitor for Manoola’s sister tanker. Stephenson to London today as U N pressure looms.

London Michael Stewart Hugh Stephenson South Africa Rhodesia Independence Foreign Office Unell Britain Primeformants Stephenson Mendis Verwooerd Gowler Rhowda Apnderssesla Manuumn U.N Durban Mozambique Keira Manoola Hoanna Vy Joanna V Greece Panama

Progress Reported in Coal Strike Negotiations

In Washington and the coal fields a two and a half hour meeting yielded some progress in talks to end the strike by 35,000 miners in central Appalachia. Representatives of UMW and mine operators met with Southern Coal Producers Association and others from eastern Kentucky and southern West Virginia. An evening session was planned after the session broke up.

Washington The United UMW Appalachia Southern Coal Producers Association Bitu‘Minous Coal Operators Association Southern Group Eastern Kentucky Southern West Vir

Classified Ad Help for Unused Items

Dial FIE 2-5959 to reach an ad writer and place a self selling classified. Clear guidance to list unwanted belongings through the classifieds service.

Goofy-proof drinks: strong cocktails and fresh flavors

A fragmented notice touts robust cocktails with full strength blends. It highlights precise flavor goals for vermouth, martinis, margaritas, and whiskey sours, plus assurances of fresh taste and quality ingredients.

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